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Post by Foxy on Mar 23, 2022 11:28:23 GMT -7
I have a pretty extensive record collection including my Mom's 78 records featuring some fabulous black artists from back in the day. Sadly, many of these wonderful entertainers didn't get the respect they deserved and were made to enter the venues they were appearing at through the service entrance, particularly in the deep south. One Las Vegas hotel actually drained and disinfected their swimming pool because guests complained after seeing Sammy Davis Jr. use it.
I would like to pay tribute to some of these amazing people who contributed to the soundtrack of so many people's lives and whose work stands the test of time. Feel free to contribute to this thread.
Daddy's Little Girl - The Mills Brothers:
Do I Worry - The Ink Spots:
Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat - The Ink Spots:
If I Didn't Care - The Ink Spots:
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Post by Dazzal on Apr 7, 2022 9:10:24 GMT -7
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Post by Foxy on Apr 7, 2022 11:27:20 GMT -7
Probably one of my top favorite songs and Etta sings it RIGHT ON!
Etta, and especially her rendition of At Last, is in my top 5 all time favorites. Great addition Dazzal. Have you ever heard her sing I'd Rather Go Blind?
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Post by Foxy on Apr 7, 2022 11:29:07 GMT -7
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Post by Dazzal on Apr 7, 2022 11:29:46 GMT -7
Probably one of my top favorite songs and Etta sings it RIGHT ON!
Etta, and especially her rendition of At Last, is in my top 5 all time favorites. Great addition Dazzal. Have you ever heard her sing I'd Rather Go Blind? Thanks Foxy, no I haven't heard I'd Rather Go Blind! I'll let you post it. I'm taking off right now and will listen when I get back. Thank you!
ETA: It's a great song, just listened to it! Foxy,
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Post by Dazzal on Apr 7, 2022 11:31:55 GMT -7
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Post by Foxy on Apr 19, 2022 10:42:52 GMT -7
Della Reese
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Post by MisterNostalgic on Apr 19, 2022 23:05:28 GMT -7
She was a great singer.
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Post by Dazzal on Apr 20, 2022 11:48:09 GMT -7
Loved Della's voice, and the series she was in TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL. Foxy,
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Post by Foxy on Apr 20, 2022 14:03:05 GMT -7
I loved Della too. She had a very earthy tone, very distinguishable sound.
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Post by Dazzal on May 3, 2022 17:16:49 GMT -7
Hazel Scott She's excellent!
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Post by Dazzal on May 3, 2022 17:18:02 GMT -7
Another brilliant performance.
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Post by Foxy on May 3, 2022 18:31:08 GMT -7
^ Wow, wow, wow!!! She was incredibly talented Dazzal. How have I not heard of her? Great addition to the thread!
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Post by Dazzal on May 3, 2022 18:41:29 GMT -7
^ Wow, wow, wow!!! She was incredibly talented Dazzal. How have I not heard of her? Great addition to the thread! Thanks, Foxy, I just stumbled onto her in Youtube. She's splendid!!!
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Post by MisterNostalgic on May 4, 2022 0:06:07 GMT -7
She is just so talented!
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Post by Foxy on May 4, 2022 1:19:51 GMT -7
My favorite Little Rascal, Matthew "Stymie" Beard, was not only adorable, but he had the comedic skills of a much older actor. I loved him in his trademark derby hat which was gifted to him by Stan Laurel. The little con man
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Post by MisterNostalgic on May 4, 2022 23:38:10 GMT -7
Great videos Foxy. Somethings I didn't know about him. I remember him from The Little Rascals. He was cute and funny.
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Post by Dazzal on May 5, 2022 13:46:59 GMT -7
Foxy, I meant to post this yesterday and somehow got distracted. Love the videos; he was very talented.
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Post by Dazzal on Jun 8, 2022 11:33:45 GMT -7
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Post by Foxy on Jun 8, 2022 12:03:28 GMT -7
Maxine Brown was good.
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Post by Dazzal on Jun 8, 2022 12:05:30 GMT -7
Maxine Brown was good. You have good taste, Foxy,
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Post by Foxy on Jun 8, 2022 12:30:02 GMT -7
She was a good addition to this thread Dazzal.
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Post by Dazzal on Jun 8, 2022 12:31:27 GMT -7
She was a good addition to this thread Dazzal.
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Post by Dazzal on Jun 13, 2022 12:51:51 GMT -7
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Post by MisterNostalgic on Jun 13, 2022 23:37:12 GMT -7
I remember that song. One of my favorites. He was a good singer.
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Post by Dazzal on Jun 14, 2022 13:17:53 GMT -7
I remember that song. One of my favorites. He was a good singer. Yes, he was. (o:
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